Rajesh Kumar1, Rakesh Kumar1, Gaurav Kumar3, Suruchi Tyagi1 and A.K. Goyal 2,*
1. Department of Botany, M.M.H. College Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India 201001.
2. Department of Botany, Govt. P.G. College, Noida Uttar Pradesh, India 201303.
*. Regional Higher Education Officer, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India 243005. (Present Address)
3. Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, India 110007
Abstract: Surface level ultraviolet radiation (280-320nm) and ozone are components of the global climate and any increase in their levels can lead to adverse effects on crop growth and productivity on a broad geographic scale. The object of this study was to determine the effect of season long exposure of supplemental UV-B on flower and pod formation in Cicer arietinum L. The study revealed that supplemental UV-B radiation promoted the number, fresh weight and dry weight of flower and pod if it was given for 1 hr and 2 hr however 3 hr supplemental UV-B radiation inhibited number, fresh weight and dry weight of flower and pod in Cicer arietinum L.
Keywords: Cicer arietinum, Supplemental UV-B radiation, Flower, Pod
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